Southern Woodlands of the Adirondack Park
Visit the beautiful villages and lakes on the Adirondack Mountain’s southern border.
The southern edge of the Adirondack Region offers incredible natural beauty, important sites in American history, and numerous cultural experiences.
On their way to the Adirondack Mountains, most visitors will pass through some of upstate New York’s brightest gems and hidden treasures. Glens Falls, a former booming metropolis, is experiencing an incredible rebirth, featuring many great restaurants, boutiques and brewpubs. It’s also home to the Hyde Collection, one of North America’s finest boutique museums.
While not technically in the Adirondack Park, the Saratoga region is a storied resort town that has drawn visitors for over a hundred years. More important, the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The American defeat of the superior British army lifted patriot morale, furthered the hope for independence, and helped to secure the foreign support needed to win the war and the site of the Revolutionary War’s most important battles.
This area is worth a stop on your Adirondack journey.
Our hand-picked recommendations on where to stay, eat, shop and things to do in the Southern Woodlands of the Adirondack region.
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Start your Thanksgiving Day in the Adirondacks on the right foot with a traditional Turkey Trot.
In this episode of the ADK Talks podcast, we delve into the legends behind some of the Adirondack’s most intriguing haunted places.
A historic hotel with a tradition of elegance and comfort in Glens Falls.
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Fabulous food in an elegant and historic location in Glens Falls, NY.
Celebrating 100 years of adventure along 138 miles through the heart of the Adirondacks from Northville to Lake Placid.
A favorite ski destination with upstate New York skiers for over 60 years.
A farm distillery tucked into the foothills of the Adirondacks.
A relative newcomer on the drive-in block, the Ozoner 29 is a classic drive in that’s future ready.
Professional baseball is alive and kicking in the Adirondacks. Don’t miss out on the action this summer.
Whatever you and your four-, two- or no-legged friends need, Sutherlands is a one-stop shop for everything animal-related.
This site is listed as a National Historic Landmark, and I almost demolished it when I was a toddler.
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Stay in a lovingly restored charming country inn, a cozy lakeside cabin, or on a classic waterfront campsite on Piseco Lake; the choice is yours.
Really good cheese, yogurt, and baked goods from the southern foothills of the ADK.
J. Reid Menswear keeping the men of the ADK looking sharp since 1965.
The Glen Drive-In - Theater opened its gates in 1958 and still entertains visitors to the Adirondacks every summer.
Exceptional baked goods are produced in Glens Falls in the Adirondack’s southern woodlands. Fantastic rye and sourdough bread, pastries, and cooks. Terrific cafe, too.
Saucy thingamajigs, doo-dads, knick-knacks, gifts, and trinkets in downtown Glens Falls.
Northville XC ski and winter sports center in the southern Adirondacks.
A unique opportunity to vacation amongst stunning works of art and incredible natural beauty.
Visit Cooper’s Cave in Glens Falls to see the inspiration for the great American novel, “Last of the Mohican’s.”
Cheese? Yes, please! We're big fans of Nettle Meadow's award-winning goat, sheep and cow milk cheeses.
One of Northeast’s finest boutique art museums is right in the ADK’s backyard.
Gastropub in the historic Queensbury Hotel.